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WSSU ECSU North Carolina Central University Methodist NSU Mason NCAT UALR ECU UNCG University of Phoenix-Philadelphia Campus Cedarville University| Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, NC | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,787 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #999 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncfsu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,440 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,355 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,050 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,116 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 3,344 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 888/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,161 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $254 |
Diversity |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Fayetteville State University | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fayetteville State University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (6,787 students vs. 2,315 students)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fayetteville State University or West Liberty University?
- West Liberty University is 771.6% more expensive to attend than Fayetteville State University for in-state tuition ($8,716.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242% higher at West Liberty University than Fayetteville State University ($17,100.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fayetteville State University than West Liberty University ($6,355 vs. $13,788)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fayetteville State University are 6.1% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($9,440 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fayetteville State University than West Liberty University (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fayetteville State University students is 72.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($10,050 vs. $5,824)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fayetteville State University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Fayetteville State University .
- The average SAT score at West Liberty University (984) is 114 points higher than at Fayetteville State University (870)
- Incoming West Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Fayetteville State University (19)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Fayetteville State University (3.11)
- Fayetteville State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.2%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Fayetteville State University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fayetteville State University or West Liberty University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between West Liberty University and Fayetteville State University.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Fayetteville State University (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from West Liberty University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Fayetteville State University graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $32,500)
- Fayetteville State University students graduate with a $2,456 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($22,161 vs. $24,617)
- Fayetteville State University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($229 vs. $254)
- More West Liberty University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fayetteville State University students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/